Military Experience:

Retired at the rank of Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Served four years on active duty with the United States Marine Corps and held various billets, including Chief Trial Counsel, Defense Counsel, Review Officer, Base Legal Assistance Officer, Base Contracts Officer and Base Insurance Officer.

Attended the Military Judge’s Certification Course.

Active in the Marine Corps Reserve since discharge from active duty in June 1977-

Site Judge Advocate

Marine Corps–Navy Liaison Officer for six-state area in the upper Midwest

Commanding Officer of a 700-man wing Support Squadron called to active duty in support of Operation Desert Storm

Received Personal, Unit, and Leadership awards, including the Meritorious Service Medal, the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, the Meritorious Unit Citation, and the General Christian Schilt Award.

Maintained a top secret security clearance

Received additional leadership training at Marine Officers Basic School

Landing Force Planning Courses in Norfolk, Virginia

Amphibious Warfare School in Quantico, Virginia

Command and Staff College in Quantico, Virginia

Naval Justice School, Newport, Rhode Island

Military Law Reserve Refresher Course, graduating with honors as the highest ranking Marine Corps Officer

Attended and successfully completed the Senior Officers Reserve Components National Security Course in 1995, and the Expeditionary Warfare Training Course for senior officers in 1996